false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg 297842 5 Capturing superbly the hustle and bustle, flair and extravagance of late Eighteenth Century times in England's renowned capital, <i>The Diamond of Drury Lane</i> introduces its feisty heroine with an undeniably exciting first adventure. This is historical fiction for young readers at its best--authentic, exciting and fast-moving. <P>Cat Royal is a veritable institution at Mr Sheridan's famous Drury Lane theatre of ye olde London Town, circa 1790. Adopted by the owner after being mysteriously abandoned as a baby on the steps of his infamous establishment, Cat has grown up backstage amidst the glamour of the bright lights, the exotic artistes, hammy actors, melodious musicians and riotous viewing public. The performers are her family, the stagehands her closest friends. <P>However, Cat is growing up and she is beginning to think about what she wants to do with her life. Those thoughts take an unexpected turn when she overhears a conversation about a diamond hidden somewhere in the theatre. Her adventures begin when she tries to find the treasure. Pedro, a gifted musician who is new to the company orchestra, ably assists her. Ever present too are the political ramifications of a mischievous satirical cartoonist called Captain Sparkler, who some suspect is a very important person nearby in disguise.<P>The narrative traverses London and takes in the rival street gangs of Covent Garden, boxing matches, theatre riots, spectacular stage productions and several moments of drama and intrigue. Cat is so likeable as a central character, that readers will soon be caught up in her journey. That journey may only be short geographically, but she learns lots about who she is and who her real friends are. It's great stuff. Look out for the sequel, <i>Cat Among the Pigeons</i>. <p>(Age 9 and over)--<I>John McLay</I> 2804225 2 1 2006 Diamond of Drury Lane (Cat Royal, Book 1) total:199|5:50|4:76|3:58|2:13|1:2| 199 756 386 67 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 2 0 false Fri Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Fri Dec 11 12:24:30 -0800 2009 Fri Dec 11 12:25:01 -0800 2009

AT THE THEATRE ROYAL IN DRURY LANE, COVENT GARDEN, THIS PRESENT DAY, BEING 1SI JANUARY, 1790,
Will be presented
The Diamond of Drury Lane
(Written by Miss Cat Royal)
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Catherine "Cat" Royal is a foundling adopted by London's Drury Lane theater, circa the late 1700s. It's a position that lets her mingle with cast, crew, and audience members both high and low. When she overhears theater manager Mr. Sheridan s...more...]]> 2778467 1596433515 9781596433519 42 15 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255749489m/2778467.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2778467.The_Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 4 0 false Fri Jul 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Mon Jul 21 07:24:04 -0700 2008 Sat Jul 26 04:57:47 -0700 2008
Cat (Catherine) Royal is a charming, vivid, endearing, and plucky heroine. Readers really care about what happens to her and her friends. The host of friends are also drawn with details and depth. One can practic...more...]]> 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 3 0 false Thu Mar 12 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 06:00:38 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 13 05:01:34 -0700 2009
Enter Pedro, a former slave and musical child prodigy, who embarks on the grand adventure tha...more...]]> 3322112 1405237589 9781405237581 7 2 3.80 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3322112.The_Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 3 0 false Mon Aug 18 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Wed Aug 27 11:47:07 -0700 2008 Sat Dec 27 17:44:32 -0800 2008 Thrice
Catherine "Cat" Royal, aged 12 or 13, is an orphan living in the theater on Drury Lane. Small and petite at only four feet, but with more than enough wit, spirit and brash independence to make up for her small stature. A hidden diamond. A freed...more...]]> 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 5 0 false Wed May 06 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun May 03 14:35:48 -0700 2009 Wed May 06 13:19:58 -0700 2009 more...]]> 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 3 0 false Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2006 Sat Feb 09 12:20:00 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 09 12:26:35 -0800 2008 more...]]> 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 5 0 false Mon Aug 04 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Tue May 27 14:41:50 -0700 2008 Tue Aug 05 10:29:34 -0700 2008
This story of secret identities, villians, and sometimes questionabl...more...]]> 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 5 0 false Tue Feb 03 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 03 14:58:24 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 03 15:13:03 -0800 2009 6509287 0312561237 9780312561239 20 5 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255749485m/6509287.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6509287-the-diamond-of-drury-lane 0 0 false Wed Dec 09 05:47:06 -0800 2009 Sat Dec 05 07:10:01 -0800 2009 Wed Dec 09 10:47:23 -0800 2009 more...]]> 2778467 1596433515 9781596433519 42 15 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255749489m/2778467.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2778467.The_Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 3 0 false Sun Dec 14 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 10 11:01:11 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 15 11:23:27 -0800 2008 more...]]> 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 3 0 false Tue Jan 13 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 08:12:21 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 23 08:12:21 -0800 2009 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 4 0 false Tue Sep 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 07 09:54:07 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 15 14:06:19 -0700 2009 more...]]> 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 4 0 false Mon Mar 16 12:25:59 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 16 12:26:16 -0700 2009 2778467 1596433515 9781596433519 42 15 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255749489m/2778467.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2778467.The_Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 2 0 false Sat Nov 14 01:37:38 -0800 2009 Sat Nov 14 01:42:00 -0800 2009 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 3 0 false Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Nov 25 14:21:27 -0800 2009 Wed Nov 25 14:23:18 -0800 2009 297842 1405221496 9781405221498 130 45 3.80 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173496143m/297842.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/297842.Diamond_of_Drury_Lane 2 0 false Sun Nov 15 07:13:31 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 15 07:16:07 -0800 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=297842